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March BBQ & the West Wing Progress

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Some of boys are not keen on the boring name ‘Shed Extension’ and rather like ‘The West Wing’. It could catch on…

BBQ – Friday 12th March

It’s a great social gathering. See you there!

Shed extension work progress

Bradford Insulation has supplied us with $850.00 worth of product thanks to Campbell Ford and his contact. Thanks Campbell. From left: Ian Howley, Ian Sharp, Campbell Ford, Kenton Ford & John Driver.
East wall construction. From left: Phil Armitage, Dick Puttyfoot & Jeremy Reichl.
Rod Hyde has done wonders installing a sliding door to the toilet and manufacturing the main door between the two buildings. Our Rod likes a challenge.
Installation of our new Compactus Storage Unit. From left: Reg Hollonds, Dick Puttyfoot & the two guys from Andrews Office Furniture – Wodonga. We had a little problem in that the Unit was too tall to fit in the room (ceiling was too low). The boys got to work with the angle grinder and took off the top shelf. Perfect fit!
Big job! Installing insulation in all the walls prior to covering with plywood then staining the ply. From left: Ian Howley & Reg Hollonds.
From left: Dick Puttyfoot, Reg Hollonds & Shane Clooney. Dick & Shane have done all the electrical installations. This has been a huge job. Thank you.
Neighbourhood Centre Project — This is nearing completion thanks to the expert planning work of Mal Darwent & his band of helpers. It has comprised erecting the large garden shed including all the foundation work, removing the old fence and realigning and building the extra fence structure needed. From left: Reg Hollonds & Mal Darwent.
He is back! It was great to see Warwick Mitchell back in the Shed last week doing what he does best. He is keen to contribute to the West Wing development.

Shed Torque

  1. Warwick Mitchell — It was great to see Warwick back in the Shed this week. It has been too quiet in the Recreation Room recently.
  2. Birthday Boys! — Congratulations to, Mal Darwent, Ian Sharp, Vaclav Marcak, Phil Collins and Peter Panozzo who have a birthday in March.
  3. Inspector-General for Emergency Management (Tony Pearce) Visit — This occurred outside the Shed with 15 people in attendance. He was there to seeking feedback from the community on how the Vic Gov’t managed the community recovery since the 2019-20 bushfires. Thanks to Henry Ziemnicki who manned the Shed BBQ and the NHCentre for the support of the visit.
  4. Shed providing man-power to the community — Recently the NHCentre has been installing, removing and rearranging furniture in the Centre. The Shed has assisted them with this heavy work.

AMSA News

Shed Wireless – a new initiative from AMSA – Click [HERE] to listen. Professionally produced and has heaps of Shed information. Each episode is ~1hr 15min. It is definitely worth checking out. It currently has an audience of over 10,000 listeners in a number of countries.

Shed Online – Stay Connected with Your Mates. Click this link The AMSA Shed Online. Members need to register to join the Forums – an easy process.

BBQ’s are back! — Fri 12th Feb ’21

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BBQ – Friday 12th Feb

Shed extension work progress

Those mezzanine stairs. A quality job by our master builder Jeremy Reichl

Work is progressing well under the guidance of builder Jeremy Reichl and his band of helpers on the internals of the extension. As can be seen from the above photo most of the framework is completed including all the walls except the eastern wall. Work has started on installing plywood to the walls of the large room that will house the filing compactus and other items. Insulation will be added to the walls this week then covered with plywood.

Rod Hyde has done wonders installing a sliding door to the toilet and manufacturing the main door between the two buildings.

Dick Puttyfoot, Shane Clooney, and David Quick (electrician) spent four hours on Sunday working all the electrical wiring through the extension and identifying switch/power points and lighting locations. The painting of the stormwater downpipes and along eaves has been completed.

Dick & Irvin

Left – Dick Puttyfoot on the job selling raffle tickets (for the Shed) at last Friday’s Community Raffle at the West Peak Hotel. Dick is very protective of the yellow money tin and so he should. Through his efforts, the Shed raised $750.00. We had 10 members and their partners present. The hotel was booked out. Thanks for the support. Right – Irvin Beeston indicating that those pair of overalls are ‘just too big’.

Shed Torque

  1. Lindsay Ikin — Long time member Lindsay Ikin passed away last Saturday. We send condolences to Fay and family.
  2. Get well — Ian Sharp is doing it tough at the moment. His mates in the Shed wish him well and enjoy his visits to the Shed.
  3. Birthday Boys! — Congratulations to, Nick Brown, Mark Hardidge, Alf Thistlethwaite, Larry Gardam, and Paul Haskett who have a birthday in February.
  4. New Members — Welcome to new members Peter Zumpe and Eric Napier. Hope to see you at the Shed in the near future.
  5. Volunteer mowing team — Thanks to the Shed mowing team for cutting ours and the Neighbourhood Centre’s grass. The grounds always look good. Also thanks to the Neighbourhood Centre’s ‘Green Thumb’ ladies for pruning our flower beds.
  6. Neighbourhood Centre’s Garden Shed Fence — Mal Darwent is in charge of this large project and it is nearing completion. He has had a number of helpers. Thanks, Mal, great job.
  7. Ladder Safety – All Shedders need to read this! Click [HERE].

AMSA News

Spanner in the Works — a Men’s Health Newsletter -Feb ’21 — Click [HERE] to read

Shed Wireless – a new initiative from AMSA – Click [HERE] to listen. Professionally produced and has heaps of Shed information. Each episode is ~1hr 15min. It is definitely worth checking out. It currently has an audience of over 10,000 listeners in a number of countries.

Shed Online – Stay Connected with Your Mates. Click this link The AMSA Shed Online. Members need to register to join the Forums – an easy process.

• John Paul Young (JPY ) releases new Men’s Shed music video (1 min 31 sec). Click [HERE] to view & listen. It is very catchy jiggle and well-produced.

Shed Re-Opening — Tue 12th Jan ’21

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COVID-19 Protocols

Shed Torque

  1. Shed re-opens on Tuesday 12th January 2021. It will be open three days per week (Tues, Wed & Thur) until Shed extension work is completed.
  2. Men’s Shed Garage Sale — This was held on Market Day Sat 2nd January 2021 at the Shed. It was a huge success with over $1,000.00 raised. All items sold had been donated by the community. Thanks to members who assisted.
  3. Birthday Boys! — Congratulations to Duncan Robertson, Mal Oldis, Phil Armitage and Doug Hamilton who have a birthday in January.
  4. Street Christmas Decoration removal — Subject to the availability of the North East Home Improvement Co’s portable scaffolding this is planed for Sunday 17th January starting at 8:00 am to beat the heat. We can complete the job in one shift of 6-8 men. It will take 2.5 hours. Please let Paul L’Huillier know if you can assist.
  5. Nick Brown is leaving Mount Beauty — Long time Shed member Nick Brown is heading back to Adelaide to be closer to family. Nick will leave the valley in three weeks time. Nick has been a valuable member of our community having been involved in the Shed, Lions Club & Alpine Radio (life member) over many years. Thanks Nick for your contribution to our community.
  6. Ladder Safety – All Shedders need to read this! Click [HERE].
  7. West Peak Raffle and Social Gathering — On Friday 5th February come along and support this Shed fundraising initiative. Dinner from 5:30 pm and 20 raffle draws at 7:00 pm. Funds towards the Shed Extension. Shed sells the tickets (we have sellers identified). All you need to do is enjoy the meal and the social occasion. Please bring your partner or friend.
  8. Alpine U3A (University of the Third Age) — Enrolment Day for courses & activities is Friday 5th February 2021 at 10:00 am at the Senior Citizens Centre Tawonga Crescent Mt Beauty. Enjoy morning teas as well. Check out the website at <www.alpineu3a.org.au>.

Shed extension work – progress

The big support beams for the mezzanine floor have been added as has some of the flooring. The walkway is in place with stairs to be added soon. Pictured is Ian Howley surveying the project.

AMSA News

Shed Wireless – a new initiative from AMSA – Click [HERE] to listen. Professionally produced and has heaps of Shed information. Each episode is ~1hr 15min. It is definitely worth checking out. It currently has an audience of over 10,000 listeners in a number of countries.

Shed Online – Stay Connected with Your Mates. Click this link The AMSA Shed Online. Members need to register to join the Forums – an easy process.

• John Paul Young (JPY ) releases new Men’s Shed music video (1 min 31 sec). Click [HERE] to view & listen. It is very catchy jiggle and well-produced.

A good crowd at the recent Garage Sale.
Shed Project Board — If you believe you can assist with any of these projects please let the Shed Project Co-ordinator Paul L’Huillier know of your interest.

Pre-Chrismas News Extra

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Editor’s note — Dick is currently in Melbourne and will have a medical procedure done prior to Christmas. Dick all the best from us Shedders for a speedy recovery.

Street Christmas Decorations

For the eighth year, the Men’s Shed has erected the street Christmas decorations. This was done on Sunday 6th December with two shifts each of six men working for a total of three hours. Thanks to all involved and to North East Home Improvement Co for the loan of their portable scaffolding. Decorations will be taken down mid-January 2021.

Hollonds Street — by night.

Shed extension work is progressing

Internal fit-out of the Shed extension started on 10th December 2020. From left: Jeremy Reichl (master builder) and Ian Howley (Shed construction manager)
Second day progress. From left: Jeremy Reichl, Phil Armitage & Duncan Robertson
This part of the fit-out comprises from the left: Office space, tool storage in the centre and right a room for another compactus unit and workbench. Above will be a mezzanine floor with steps leading to it.

Member Profiles

Graeme Caulfield

Roland Passuello

Roland with some of the items produced at the Shed. From left: Kangaroos produced for the Kangaroo Hoppet organisation & a Knife Block. Quality work.

Shed Torque

  1. Shed re-opens on Tuesday 12th January 2021.
  2. Men’s Shed Garage Sale — Saturday 2nd January 2021 starting at 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Shed. This is also a Community Market Day. Note: Members CANNOT bring their own personal items to sell at this sale.
  3. Ted Hamilton — Ted was a past member of the Shed and passed away on Monday 14th December. Condolences to his family.
  4. AGL Community Support Program — Thanks to AGL Energy the Shed received funds to assist with external works for the new extension i.e. paving under the verandah and around the Shed, concreting the roller door entrance and general landscaping. Thank you.

AMSA News

• Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) December Newsletter – The Shedder. Click [HERE] to read.

• John Paul Young (JPY ) releases new Men’s Shed music video (1 min 31 sec). Click [HERE] to view & listen. It is very catchy jiggle and well-produced.

Father & Son!

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Read about the Hollonds boys [HERE]

Shed Torque

  • Shed closing & re-opening dates for the Holidays — The Shed will close for Christmas on Thursday 17th December 2020 and re-open on Tuesday 12th January 2021.
  • Birthday Boys! —Congratulations to Ian Docking, David Wood, Lindsay Ikin and Ian Boyd who have a birthday in December.
  • Get well — Ian Sharp, John Driver, David Wood, Irvin Beeston and Dick Puttyfoot are having or have had medical examinations or procedures recently. We wish them well with their on-going recovery and diagnosis.
  • Shed Extension — To get the work completed as quickly as possible the Shed will extend its workdays to three per week. Thursday is the extra day– same hours 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Work that has started or been completed in the last couple of weeks includes — floor sealing, stormwater drainage, landscaping around the west and south sides of the Shed, breakthrough for the new internal door between the two Sheds, electrical wiring put through from the main switchboard to where the new board will be and the timber for the internal work arrived from Bunnings.
  • Herbie Ougham Memorial Celebrations at the Shed — This was held on Saturday 21st November with 60 people in attendance.
  • Huge Shed Garage Sale— It is planned to hold a Garage Sale at the Shed on Market Day Saturday 1st January 2021.
  • Putting up Street Christmas Decorations — This will happen this Sunday 6th December starting at 8:00 am. Thank you to those members who have volunteered.
  • Irvin Beeston AND his CART — Irvin will again be at this Saturdays Community Market to sell his wares direct from his Trolly Cart at Men’s Shed bargain prices. Come down and say hello.

2020/21 Membership

Following the AGM held on Friday 18th September the annual membership fee has been increased by $10.00 to $45.00. This has been necessary to help cover the new Shed Extension insurance costs. Fees were due by 31st October 2020.

You can pay at the Shed but please bring the correct money. The treasurer’s preferred method of payment is by Direct Credit. Bank details are as follows: Account name: Mt Beauty & District Men’s Shed Inc., BSB: 633 000 & Account #: 144372661. You can also pay via Campbell Ford at the Hardware & Drapery Store or over the counter at the Bendigo Bank and of course at the Shed now we are open. Please reference the payment as appropriate.

Thank you to those members that have already paid.

Member Profile

Phil Armitage

AMSA News

Spanner in the Works Newsletter – December 2020. Click [HERE] to read.

Shed Wireless – a new initiative from AMSA – Click [HERE] to listen. This is a very professionally produced podcast and has heaps of Shed information. Each episode is ~1hr 15min. It is definitely worth checking out.

Shed Online – Stay Connected with Your Mates. Click this link The AMSA Shed Online. Members need to register to join the Forums – an easy process.

Shed Music Video featuring John Paul Young. It’s catchy! Click [HERE] to watch & listen.

Project & Extension Work

Top left: Mal Darwent & Dick Puttyfoot installing the NEW highway sign advertising the Uniting Church’s Market Day; Top right: Phil Armitage displaying his talents in stormwater drain design; Bottom left: Henry Ziemnicki & Larry Gardam tracing out templates (on loan with thanks from the Myrtleford Men’s Shed) so we can manufacture Santas/Elves later; Bottom right: Breakthrough! Noel McDougall, Henry Ziemnicki & Dick Puttyfoot at the new door opening between the two Sheds.

We are Open!

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First day opened after 14 weeks of lockdown – morning tea ‘on the green’.

Herbie Ougham’s Memorial Celebration

His family would like to invite the Men’s Shed members to a Memorial Celebration of his life on Saturday 21st November at 11:00 am at the Les Peart Oval Mount Beauty.

Lets support our mate and attend.

  • Social distancing must be observed.
  • Bring your own chair.
  • Wear the Shed T-Shirt (if weather suitable).
  • Wear a hat.

Thanks to our Welfare Officer Dick Puttyfoot who has been liaising with Herbie’s daughter Tina Flint and RSL representatives Bob Williams and Peter Bellman in planning the Memorial Celebrations. Herbie was in the Australian Navy.

Herbie was always a contributor one way or the other at the Shed. Rest in peace mate!

Shed Torque

  • Birthday Boys! —Congratulations to Brian Keeble and Bob Ferris who have a birthday this month.
  • Get well — Ian Sharp was sent to the Cancer Unit at the Albury Base Hosptial last week. Ian all the best with your recovery. Also John Driver and David Wood have had some medical procedures recently and we wish them well with their on-going recovery and diagnosis.
  • Shed Extension — The internal fit-out. Ian Howley (Project Construction Manager) has a plan to get this work started. The committee met briefly on Tuesday morning to discuss and work out a plan. Orders for timber, insulation, electrical items etc are well in hand. To get the work completed as quickly as possible the Shed will extend its workdays to three per week. Thursday is the extra day– same hours 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.
  • AGL Community Grant — Thanks to the generosity of AGL Hydro the Shed has been granted $2,320.00 for external works to our new Shed extension.
  • VMSA has a new CEO — Derek O’Leary. Click [HERE] to read his profile.

2020/21 Membership

Following the AGM held on Friday 18th September the annual membership fee has been increased by $10.00 to $45.00. This has been necessary to help cover the new Shed Extension insurance costs. Fees were due by 31st October 2020.

You can pay at the Shed but please bring the correct money. The treasurer’s preferred method of payment is by Direct Credit. Bank details are as follows: Account name: Mt Beauty & District Men’s Shed Inc., BSB: 633 000 & Account #: 144372661. You can also pay via Campbell Ford at the Hardware & Drapery Store or over the counter at the Bendigo Bank and of course at the Shed now we are open. Please reference the payment as appropriate.

Thank you to those members that have already paid.

Shed Extension work has begun

Last week the Shed extension floor was swept out and washed. Today the first seal was applied. From left: Ian Howley & Henry Ziemnicki. Dick Puttyfoot was on a break.

Member Profile

Ian Docking

Shed Covid-19 Protocols

Protocols that MUST be adhered to if you intend to visit the Shed

  • Wearing of masks — all members attending the Shed will need to wear a face mask and must supply their own.
  • Use of hand sanitiser — use it religiously!. We will have plenty available.
  • Disinfectant wipes — must use to wipe down tools & machinery etc that you intend using.
  • Drinking Mugs — must bring your own and either store in a locker or take it home and bring it each time.
  • Maximum of 10 members allowed at any one time in the Recreation Room as permitted by the 4 sqm per person in a space rule. The 1.5m distancing rule will always apply.
  • Morning Tea — If there is more than 10 then others go outside if weather is suitable or into the workshop area. Alternatively, if we get a ‘crowd’ we may have to stagger the time.
  • Sign-In Book — We need to make sure we sign in & out so a good record of attendance is kept. If a ‘virus outbreak’ did occur health authorities would need to be able to track people.
  • Shed Cleaning — This will be done on Wednesday (pm) as per Roster.

AMSA News

Shed Wireless – a new initiative from AMSA – Click [HERE] to listen. This is a very professionally produced podcast and has heaps of Shed information. Each episode is ~1hr 15min. It is definitely worth checking out.

Shed Online – Stay Connected with Your Mates. Click this link The AMSA Shed Online. Members need to register to join the Forums – an easy process.